What's the differences between the Y2K "Race" and Standard constructions?

Below is two quotes from the website. Can someone explain this?

"special priced boat that is constructed using all the old tried and true methods that we have used for the past 20 years and found them more than adequate for this horse power. In fact, all the early race boats were built this way."

"Constructed for up to 1,000 HP"

You going to buy a Y2K Dave?
One difference I know is that the "race " / "1000HP" has foamed cored hull sides.
The (2) 30’ Supers I looked at up close and personal when I was hunting for a new boat had the cored sides. The sides of the hull were surely a lot stronger than the sides of our old 24’ Supers.
I would always suggest the stronger construction. It's going to last longer no matter what power you have in the boat. One of the selling points to me when I bought my particular Velocity is that it was built with a Kevlar reinforcement upgrade.
One other thing I suggest you look for is that the hull and deck joint is glassed together not just screwed together. This goes for any performance boat.

Dave, Why dont you call John, He can answer any questions you have. I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you (631) 226-1761


Jim

Thanks Guys.

So, the standard 30's don't have any coring in the sides? I asked John about the 24's once and he said that it wasn't necessary. When I first got my 24 I thought the sides seemed REAL thin. But, after running hard for many years it wasn't a issue. If I decide the Y2K is the boat for me, I will probably be looking at a used boat.

Dave

I think they use different resin for the race models more money. Coring makes the boat liter and stronger more time and material more money ! Weight you can make for with power but powers no cheap either !! Does a family man going to the beach at 70mph need a race model definattly not .

Both layups use the same vinylester resin. The layup materials are different. The basic layup is alternating layers of 1.5oz mat and 24oz roving. Whereas the cored version uses lighter 1708 glass.

Rather than start a new thread I figured I would bring this one back up.

1. What is being applied in these pics? Gelcoat, paint?

2. I am considering painting over it with something like Bilgecoat. Does that sound like a good idea?

I would like to clean up the finish a little, particularly in the cabin. I guess I got used to my 24 that had real nice gelcoat in the cabin.

That's Gelcoat Dave.
Your 24 had a cabin liner that was build seperately.

Thanks Pat. I used Bilgecoat on the engine compartment on my 24 and it came out pretty good.

Dave, are those pics the current build or...?

if not, Rick can you take some pics of the current build?